Building Back After Extreme Weather | October 18, 2024
Advanced Energy United
United in our mission to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy.
A Note From Our CEO
My thoughts this past week have been with the people in my home state of Florida, which just suffered a direct hit from Hurricane Milton. This is a tragic moment for the Gulf Coast of Florida, as well as for Western North Carolina, which is still reeling from Hurricane Helene. As both regions recover and eventually rebuild, it’s imperative we think differently about the energy technologies we prioritize going forward. Of course, little will stand up to extreme winds and flooding, but investing in durable, resilient energy solutions , such as distributed energy resources, will better position us to cope with the increasingly extreme weather events we are seeing all over the country. Collectively, we must make advanced energy solutions central to our energy future.?
Heather O'Neill, President & CEO
Policy Update
Advanced Energy United criticized Dominion Energy’s newly filed Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which relies heavily on fossil fuel generation through 2039. United Director Shawn Kelly stated that the IRP has failed to prioritize the necessary renewable investments to meet the state's clean energy goals that are required in the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA). Read more.>?
On the Blog
United was joined by state legislators and a coalition of stakeholders at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to advocate for electric school buses and House Bill (HB) 1542, which would establish a statewide electric school bus grant program. United’s Nick Bibby explains, as HB 1542 moves to the House floor for consideration by the entire chamber, why it’s crucial that Pennsylvania’s lawmakers recognize the long-term benefits of this investment and prioritize swift passage of the bill. Read more.> ?
Webinars
2024 has been a monumental year for electrification and efficiency policies and market developments. In this webinar, United and several expert panelists will cover the trends we observed this year in building electrification policy, how these policy trends are impacting on-the-ground adoption of advanced energy solutions, and what more still needs to be done to achieve 100% clean homes and businesses. Register here.> ?
United in the News
Renewable Energy World: New Illinois Clean Energy Bills Mandate State’s First Storage Procurement, A VPP Program, and More
Renewable Energy World reports that two bills, HB5856 and SB3959, are working their way through the Illinois General Assembly. The bills aim to establish Illinois' first energy storage mandate, increase grid resilience, and decrease energy costs for consumers. United's Trish Demeter spoke to the benefits of the bills and the importance of energy storage solutions to accommodate growing power demands within the state. Read more.> ?
领英推荐
Virginia's Clean Cars Standard will help facilitate adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the state, reducing the risks of long-term environmental impacts. United’s Jim Purekal shares his personal experience of purchasing an EV as a second car in The Virginian-Pilot, explaining why the state should do more to facilitate greater EV adoption. Read more.> ?
Member News
United member company Google recently signed the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase nuclear energy from multiple small modular reactors (SMR) as part of their efforts to develop and commercialize a broad portfolio of advanced energy technologies to power their global data centers, office buildings, and AI technologies. This deal has the potential to enable up to 500 MW of new 24/7 carbon-free power to U.S. electricity grids. Read more.> ?
United member company Amazon announced that they have signed three new agreements to support the development of nuclear energy projects — including enabling the construction of several new SMRs — to address the company’s future energy needs, meet their sustainability goals, and support local communities across the country. Read more.> ?
Industry Events
At our Leadership Forum this December, leaders from our membership will engage in facilitated conversations and interactive strategy sessions with political, business, and industry leaders from across the country to inform our strategy as the only clean energy business association with the mission to achieve 100% clean energy. Showcase your brand to our membership through sponsorship of the event. To learn more or become a sponsor, visit here or contact Jeremiah Holston at [email protected] .
Don’t forget to sign up for the Solar & Storage Finance Series in New York where over 70+ solar experts will come together to discuss the advancements, trends, and future use cases of this growing technology. Book your ticket now for two full days of learning and networking. Register here.>
Be a part of the only event specifically designed to advance interconnection processes and policy, GridTECH Connect Forum Northeast! Taking place in Newport, RI, attendees will gain insights from over 60+ industry experts about distributed energy resources (DERs), utility-scale interconnection, and other advanced energy alternatives, including community solar, battery energy storage, virtual power plants, and microgrids. Register here.>
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